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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.93, 4,507.62 and 813.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.93, 4,507.62 and 813.62 is: 1,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.93 : 4,507.62 = 813.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.93/4,507.62 = 813.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.93x = 4,507.62 × 813.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.93x = 3,667,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,463.18/3,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.48

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